Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board of Education met February 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board President Brent Ufkes.
Roll call: Trish Markley/present; Amy Graham/present; Brent Ufkes/present; Ryan Blue/present; Robert Menn/present; Sherry Huston/present; Brandon Gooding/absent.
Additional agenda items: None
Recognition of individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items: None
Administrative Reports – Mrs. Hardy reviewed her report.
Mrs. Pepple reviewed her report. She noted that 27 new computers have arrived for the middle school computer lab and she is working to get those up and running.
Mr. Butcher was absent due to obligations at the school.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Blue to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Huston/yes; Mr. Gooding/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
WOW Park Lease was discussed. There are some minor changes that need to be made to the agreement. Insurance coverage was discussed and will be reviewed before the new agreement is signed.
School Calendar - Vicki gave an overview of the calendar for next year, which is in the preliminary stages.
Risk Management Plan - The plan was discussed and we will approve the plan in March.
It was moved by Mrs. Huston and seconded by Mr. Menn to enter into executive session at 7:19 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Huston/yes; Mr. Gooding/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Huston to exit executive session at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Huston/yes; Mr. Gooding/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Blue to approve the resignation of Jill Nason effective at the end of the 2018-2019 school year with many thanks for her years of service. Roll Call: Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Huston/yes; Mr. Gooding/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the resignation of Dave Peacock as head baseball coach. Roll Call: Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Huston/yes; Mr. Gooding/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Blue and seconded by Mrs. Huston to approve the employment of Ross Smith as head baseball coach for 2017-2018 at the certified contract rate. Roll Call: Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Huston/yes; Mr. Gooding/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
It was moved by Mr. Blue and seconded by Mr. Ufkes to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Roll Call: Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/yes; Mr. Ufkes/yes; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Huston/yes; Mr. Gooding/absent. Motion carried 6-0.
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